Accident at 3rd and Cherry in Terre Haute involving THPD officer

Two vehicles were involved in an accident at 3rd and Cherry streets in Terre Haute

Posted: Dec. 5, 2017 10:30 AM

Updated: Dec. 5, 2017 11:37 AM

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - Two vehicles were involved in an accident at 3rd and Cherry streets in Terre Haute

The accident happened after 10:15 a.m. at the intersection of 3rd and Cherry. Our crew at the scene reports the accident involved a Terre Haute Police officer in a blue unmarked vehicle and a silver Mustang.

Witnesses at the scene told police the Mustang failed to stop at the red light while traveling north on Third Street. The Mustang then hit the THPD officer who was heading west on Cherry Street.

Minor injuries were reported and the officer was taken to the hospital for treatment.

THPD stated the officer was on duty at the time of the accident.

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